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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 648.45 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 648.45 and 312.54 is: 431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 648.45 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/648.45 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 648.45 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 202,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,666.56/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.49

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